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Genres of Photography

By June 23, 2022Tips & Tricks

In this article, I am providing some of the genres of photography with the information about the cameras and lenses which can be used for those specific genres which may help beginners.

#GenreRecommended CamerasRecommended Lenses
1Abstract photographyAny cameraAny lens
2Aerial photographyAny cameraPreferably Wide angle or Standard lenses
3Architecture photographyHigher megapixel camerasWide angle or Ultra wide angle lenses
4Astro photographyCameras with better low light performanceFast aperture Wide angle or Ultra wide angle lenses
5Black & White photographyAny cameraAny lens
6Fashion photographyFull Frame or Medium Format CamerasFast Short Telephoto lenses
7Fine Art photographyAny cameraAny lens. You can read this article to understand more.
8Infrared photographyAny camera converted to Infrared or supports Infrared photographyAny lens
9Landscape photographyHigher megapixel Full Frame or Medium/Large Format CameraHighest quality lenses, Wide angle or Ultra wide angle lenses are preferred. One should understand the concept of Dynamic range.
10Macro photographyAny cameraA Macro lens with 1:1 macro capability or more or using extension tubes on non-macro lenses or Close-up filters or using Reverse ring adapters etc. Shooting at small apertures bring more depth of field.
11Nature photographyAny cameraAny lens
12PhotojournalismProsumer or Flagship camerasProfessionally built lenses which can work in tough conditions
13Portrait photographyFull Frame or Medium Format CamerasFast Short Telephoto or Medium Telephoto lenses
14Product photographyAny cameraPreferably Macro or Standard prime lenses
15Sports photographyFlagship cameras are preferredMedium Telephoto or Super Telephoto lenses with fastest auto focus.
For more information, please read Which Telephoto lens? section in this link.
16Street photographyAny cameraWide angle or Standard lenses with large apertures
17Travel photographyAny cameraPreferably light weight zoom or prime/pancake lenses
18Underwater photographyAny camera with Underwater housing or cameras designed for Underwater photographyWide angle or Standard lenses with Underwater housing
19Wedding photographyFull Frame CameraWide angle, Standard or Short Telephoto lenses with large apertures
20Wildlife photographyAny prosumer or flagship cameraSuper telephoto lenses with fast auto focus.
For more information, please read Which Telephoto lens? section in this link.

Thanks,
Sravan

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